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Oven Baked BBQ Chicken Wings
Few things make a party quite like a batch of bbq chicken wings. Forget cold, soggy takeout wings; whipping up barbecue chicken wings at home is insanely easy to do right in your own oven. One simple ingredient ensures these wings turn out crispy before brushing on your favorite bbq sauce. Discover this recipe for…
Easy Brine for Chicken Wings
Chicken wings are hands down one of the most popular party foods. Affordable, tasty and can feed a crowd there are endless reasons to love chicken wings. One way to make wings even better? Brining them. Whether you bake, fry or grill them brining chicken wings takes them from good to great. Discover this Easy…
Israeli Pearl Couscous with Spinach and Pine Nuts
Israeli couscous is a unique side dish that’s easy to make and comes together in minutes. Toasty and chewy Israeli couscous, also known as pearl couscous, is a great vegetarian side dish that also pairs well with chicken, lamb, seafood or steak. Easy enough for a weeknight and impressive enough for any gourmet dinner this…
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Lavender Tom Collins – A Refreshing Lavender Gin Cocktail
Fizzy, light and citrusy, a Tom Collins is one of the most classic cocktails of summer. One way to make it even better? Adding the calming floral notes of lavender. Elevated yet relaxed, easy to make and even easier to drink this Lavender Tom Collins is sure to become a new classic. The Casual Foodist…
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Chicken with Rice, Leeks and Mushrooms
Chicken and rice is a staple dish in kitchens around the world. From Spanish paella to Indian biryani nearly every country has it’s own version of chicken and rice. This version is French inspired, with delicate leeks and hearty mushrooms, and is a snap to make. Using just one skillet this chicken with rice, leeks…
Grilled Pork and Pineapple Tacos (Grilled Tacos al Pastor)
Few things in life are as perfect as tacos. Endlessly customizable, handheld and easy to eat tacos are one of my favorite meals. Channeling the classic flavors of tacos al pastor pork tenderloin is marinated in a smoky sweet sauce, skewered with juicy pineapple and grilled for a great way to get your taco fix…
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Hi there, my name is Brianna and here you’ll find recipes inspired by fresh seasonal ingredients as well as flavors discovered on my travels. Read more